Naige Sōtai - Chapitre 17 : Les différentes écoles Nichiren (2)

In this chapter, we will explore the history of the Nichirenist schools Kenpon Hokke shū and Honmon Butsuryū-shū, both part of the Hierarchy stream. We will study their respective doctrines, as well as their object of veneration and practice, while examining the elements of refutation of their errors with respect to the correct teaching of Nichiren Daishōnin, disseminated by the Nichiren Shōshū. The Nichirenist current is characterized by a great diversity of schools and practices, each with its own interpretation of Nichiren Daishōnin's teachings. Kenpon Hokke shū and Honmon Butsuryū-shū are two distinct Nichirenist schools that each have their own vision of Buddhist practice. The Kenpon Hokke shū, founded in the 14th century, is based on the teaching of the Lotus Sutra, which it considers the highest expression of Buddhist truth. The Honzon, or objects of veneration adopted by the Kenpon Hokke-shū school, are the Mandala of the Wonderful Dharma of Nichiren Daishōnin, or his image. For its part, the Honmon Butsuryū-shū, founded in the 19th century, focuses on the practice of reciting the Daimoku, i.e., reciting the title of the Lotus Sutra, Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō. For this school, the recitation of the Daimoku is the most important practice for attaining enlightenment. Despite their differences, these two Nichirenist schools share some similarities, including their commitment to Nichiren Daishōnin and their belief that Buddhist practice is essential for attaining enlightenment. However, the Nichiren Shōshū, which is the school founded by Nichiren Daishōnin himself, considers both schools to have misinterpretations of Nichiren Daishōnin's teachings. In this chapter, we will explore these discrepancies and the rebuttal that the Nichiren Shōshū provides to their errors. Join us as we explore the history and nuances of the Nichirenist Kenpon Hokke shū and Honmon Butsuryū-shū schools, while deepening your understanding of the correct teaching of Nichiren Daishōnin. Bibliographic sources Daibyaku-hō & 三知庵主人